And what they found was located on a suburban street in the middle of Crosbyton, Texas.

"Once we saw Smith House on the net, that was it. Nothing else would do," Sande said.

"Because the Smith House was in a country area, which we liked and not very far from a major center, and because it's beautiful. We like it," Sue said.

"I like the old worldliness of it; that's what really got me in," Sande said.

When staying at the Smith House you get your choice of one of the 11 guest bedrooms, each decorated with its own theme.

"It's a gorgeous old place," Sue said.

"I still get a kick out of it when I go make up the beds and the guests have left,"

And you're sure to leave with a full belly.

"The restaurant was actually a secondary thing. Someone came up to us and said, 'The Smith House use to be a huge restaurant type of thing, why don't you open up?' So I looked at Sue and said get your apron on, you're going back in the kitchen," Sande said.

Whether you stay overnight or just for lunch, you're sure to find a bit of Texas history and Australian hospitality.

"It's lovely!" Sande said. "It's very homey, and I just hope that when people come to stay they feel at home," Sue said.

The Smith House is open daily for guests and serves lunch every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with a hot lunch on Sunday.